Which handwriting style features connected letters and a slanted appearance?

• A. Cursive
• B. Manuscript
• C. Italic
• D. Calligraphy

Answer: (A)

The main idea is how letters behave in a handwriting style. Connected letters with a slant are the hallmark of cursive. In cursive, most letters within a word are joined together, creating a flowing, continuous stroke that speeds up writing. The slanted appearance, leaning to the right, is another typical feature that complements that smooth motion.

Manuscript writing uses separate, upright letters and spacing between them, so there’s no connecting line between letters. Italic handwriting can be slanted, but its letters are not usually connected. Calligraphy is about decorative, artistic strokes and varies in form, not defined by connected letters.

So, the style described is cursive.